Acquire the BXOFED Software (Linux)

If you are running a Linux OS without OFED, or if you are using the adapter with the Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch, download the BXOFED software stack from the My Oracle Support web site.

1. Open a web browser on a host that will receive the BXOFED software.
2. Go to this URL:

   http://support.oracle.com

   Oracle's My Oracle Support page is displayed.

3. Sign in if you already have an account.

   The dashboard page is displayed.

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   Note - If you do not have an account, you must register.

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4. Click the Patches & Updates tab.

   The Patches & Updates page is displayed.

5. In the Patch Search window, click the click Product or Family (Advanced Search).

   The Patch Search window updates.

6. In the Product is field, type BridgeX.

   Possible products are suggested.

7. Click on the most appropriate link.

   The Release is field might autopropogate with the most current version.

8. In the Release drop-down menu, select the most current version of the BridgeX OFED software.

   For example, BridgeX OFED 1.5.1.

9. Click outside the drop-down menu.
10. Click Search.

    The Patch Search window expands with the search results.

11. In the Patch Name column, click the patch number link respective to your platform.

    For example, 12621910. The Patch Search window reformats.

12. Click Read Me to display the README file.
13. Click Download.

    The File Download window opens.

14. Click the filename.zip link to initiate the download.

    For example, p12621910_151_Linux-x86-64.zip.

15. Indicate where the file should be saved.

    The file is downloaded and saved.

16. In your receiving directory, decompress the filename.zip file.

    The BXOFED software is in the BXOFED-1.5.1-version_for Oracle.tgz file. There are also readme, release notes, installation guide and user manual files in the filename.zip file.

17. Read the readme, release notes, and installation guide files for information how to install the BXOFED software.

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